The Book: Filtered Grace

Not only has Instagram planted itself firmly onto the social media landscape, but it’s become an established part of the daily practices and habits of our lives. With a third of US 14-34s now apparently using Instagram and over 300,000,000 users worldwide, the photo-editing and shaing app has become a household name, as well as an online phenomenon.

But why is Instagram so popular and how should we be engaging with it? That’s what Filtered Grace is all about.

In a series of short reflections, I want to persuade you that the Christian worldview both makes sense of Instagram’s prevalence, and it speaks compellingly into the Instagram culture’s aches and longings. Drawing on themes like common grace, redemption, sin, worship and identity, Filtered Grace seeks to help us affirm the good, examine our own hearts, and critically engage with an app and activity that has become a staple part of our lives.

“An intelligent and uplifting look at how the Christian worldview enables us to make sense of the ins and outs of this popular app… Interesting, and helpful in making sense of what drives me to share my filtered pictures with the world… It’s a good read whether you are a Christian or not.”

– Naomi Clemo (@NimClem), Pastoral Assistant, Cambray Baptist Church

“A pithy, important eBook thinking about what the Christian Gospel has to say to the world of Instagram… a wonderful snapshot of what it means to apply the Gospel, the good news of Jesus, to an area of human activity, in this case, Instagram.”

– Thomas Creedy (@ThomasCreedy), PA to the President, London School of Theology

“A great lil ebook about Instagram. Great read, especially for those of us who love beautiful things and taking pictures of beautiful things…”

– Gabrielle Samuel (@gabbie_sammie), Brixton Local Church & London City Mission